These six young men, pictured in caps and gowns with diplomas in hand, were the last six to receive bachelor's degrees from Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute in 1902. Following this graduation the state of Virginia abolished the college...

Improving Proficiency In Farming
The rapid trend toward the application of technology to farming was revolutionizing the agriculture industry. It was becoming difficult for those farmers who, unacquainted with modern farm practices, continue to...

A Community Related Living Program
During 1948-1949 Southern University initiated a community related living program in the Bonn community which was located about fifteen miles from the campus. This program was designed to vitalize teaching at...

A Community Related Living Program
During 1948-1949 Southern University initiated a community related living program in the Bonn community which was located about fifteen miles from the campus. This program was designed to vitalize teaching at...

The Nashville Alumni Singers Were Organized November 1, 1947 for the Purpose of Planning Music for the Thanksgiving Program. Mrs. Henerietta Rucks-McCallister, Chairman of the Music Committee, Served as the First Chairman. The Idea of the Alumni...

The Baton Rouge Academy, an institution sponsored by the Fourth District Missionary Baptist Association of Louisiana for black boys and girls. In 1892, a suggestion was made that the Fourth District Association purchase a tract of land for...

Pictured here are four of the seven principals/presidents of Miner Normal School/Miner Teachers College. These individuals provided day to day leadership of the school from 1851 to 1951. The seven principals/presidents were: 1) Myrtilla Miner...

The Normal College Trained Teachers Had a Demonstration School on the Premises. Pictured Here in the Demonstration School Orchestra are, Left to Right: Irene Campbell, Milbra Senter, Alberta Campbell, Gwendolyn Hale, Geraldine Mobrey, Edward Hale,...

Top Administrative Officers Overlook Model of Campus Showing the Old, the New, and the Projected Future. Pictured With the Late Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs, Dr. Jackson (second from right) are Business Manger Arthur W. Danner; Director of...

Pictured are Dr. Walter S. Davis, President of Tennessee State College, Calvin McKissack of the Firm McKissack and McKissack Architect, Benson Dutton, Head of Engineering and Industrial Education, a Representative of the Harlan Construction...

W. J. Hale, the First President of Tennesse Agricultural and Industrial State Normal School (Now Tennessee State University), Was Married to the Former Hattie E. Hodgkins in 1913. He Is Pictured Here With His Wife and Young Daughter. They Also Had...

Former Governor Lamar Alexander (Center) Lent His Full Support to Getting Funds for the New Engineering Building. Alexander and Several Members of the State Legislative Visited the Campus During Dedication Ceremonies for the A. P. Torrence...